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Shri Arun Kumar Singh (DIN: 06646894)

Chairman Non- Executive Director related to Promoter

Shri Arun Kumar Singh is the Chairman of Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC). A Mechanical Engineer from National Institute of Technology, Patna, he has over 36 years of diversified experience in Oil & Gas industry, in India and abroad. Earlier, he was the CMD of Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL), a ‘Maharatna’ and a Fortune Global 500 Company. He was also Chairman of Indraprastha Gas Limited (IGL) a Joint Venture (JV) City Gas Distribution (CGD) Company, listed on Indian bourses. He was also on the Board of Petronet LNG Ltd (PLL), a Joint Venture Company, listed on Indian bourses. He has also held the position of President (Africa & Australia) in Bharat Petro Resources Ltd, a wholly owned Subsidiary of BPCL, engaged in exploration of Oil & Gas, largely overseas.

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Shri Mundkur Shyamprasad Kamath (DIN: 10092758)

Managing Director, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Director (Finance) (Addl. Charge)

Shri Mundkur Shyamprasad Kamath has a distinguished professional career spanning over 30 years in the downstream hydrocarbon industry. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering from MIT Manipal (1989) and a Post-Graduation Diploma in Management from TA Pai Management Institute Manipal (1992). During previous tenure as Executive Director (Refinery) at MRPL, he excelled in managing operations, maintenance, technical services, and production planning. His strategic vision prioritizes operational excellence, energy conservation, reliability, and digitalization. Throughout his career, Shri Kamath has held significant roles, demonstrating expertise in various areas. He possesses deep knowledge of petroleum functions, including project conceptualization, process engineering, production planning, and overall operations. He has been instrumental in steering the refinery towards cutting-edge advancements by championing the integration of advanced technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML). Shri Kamath's vision for sustained growth, operational efficiency, and technological innovation positions him as a key driver of MRPL's success and a leader at the forefront of the industry's advancements.

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Shri Nandakumar Velayudhan Pillai (DIN: 10735946)

Director (Refinery)

Shri Nandakumar Velayudhan Pillai is a distinguished expert in the oil and gas industry, with over three decades of extensive experience in petroleum refining and petrochemicals. His deep industry knowledge spans Operations, Technical Services, Projects, and Production Planning, acquired through his service in various capacities within petroleum refineries. He has played pivotal roles in the execution, operation, and maintenance of three phases of a grassroots refinery and multiple petrochemical processing units, including an aromatic complex. During his previous tenure as Group General Manager (Corporate Strategy), Shri Nandakumar led MRPL’s initiatives to diversify its product portfolio and navigate uncertain market conditions while championing sustainable practices. With a proven track record of managing high-value projects, including a $500 million investment during the Phase-3 refinery expansion, Shri Nandakumar is a strong advocate for collaboration, innovation, team building, and mentorship. His contributions to the industry extend to his role as a Convener for one of the subcommittees of the Bureau of Indian Standards and his involvement in a government-appointed task force that selects Centres of Excellence in Plastics, Polymer, and Petrochemicals research. Shri Nandakumar, holds a BE degree in Chemical Engineering, graduated with First Rank from Government Engineering College, Thrissur, Calicut University. He has also completed a postgraduate certificate program in management from T.A. Pai Management Institute, Manipal.

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Shri Pankaj Kumar (DIN: 09252235)

ONGC Nominee Director

Shri Pankaj Kumar holds a Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering from University of Roorkee, Uttarakhand (now IIT Roorkee) and Master’s degree in Process Engineering & Plant design from IIT Delhi. He completed Advance Management Program at IIM, Bengaluru & Leadership Development Program at IIM, Calcutta. He is also a Director on the Board of ONGC’s Subsidiary/JVs i.e. HPCL, OPaL (ONGC Petro Additions Ltd.) & Chairman of Petronet MHB Limited. Shri Pankaj Kumar is a thorough Oil & Gas Industry professional with more than 35 years of experience across ONGC’s business functions. He has immensely contributed in formulation of ONGC’s Long Term Growth Strategy 2040.

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Shri S Bharathan (DIN: 09561481)

HPCL Nominee Director

Shri S Bharathan, Director – Refineries, HPCL, has wide exposure to the Refinery operations of HPCL and has worked in Operations and Technical Departments of Mumbai and Visakh Refinery for over 25 years. He has also worked in the Corporate Office on Margin Management & Refinery Project Process for over 4 years. Further, he is also leading HPCL’s Green R&D Centre in Bengaluru for the last 3 years. Under him, HPCL Green Research & Development Centre (HPGRDC) has reached filing of about 380 patents. He was Executive Director – Refineries Coordination of HPCL with Additional Charge of R&D.

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Shri Dheeraj Kumar Ojha (DIN: 09639759)

Govt. Nominee Director

Shri Dheeraj Kumar Ojha, a member of Indian Statistical Services (1999 batch) had served various social & economic ministries such as Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Directorate General of Commercial Intelligence, Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation, Ministry of Health & Family welfare, etc. Shri Ojha has been posted in the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural gas w.e.f December 2021. Shri Ojha has a keen interest in developing IT enabled data ecosystem for facilitating a decision support system in project implementation, monitoring and evaluation (M&E), Earned Value Management, Project Financing and Conflict Resolutions, etc. His belief in learning more about the Project implementation techniques led him to undertake Certificate in Project Management (CIPM) and Certified Project Manager (IPMA level-C). Shri Ojha has an experience of more than 10 years in handling the infrastructure projects and written more than 15 research article in various books & journals. In recognition of his efforts in developing automation for effective M&E practices in social & Infrastructure sector Shri Ojha has been conferred Honorary Fellowship by CEPM, India. In view of his outstanding contribution in digitalising and sharing appropriate and quality health sector data through OGD Shri Ojha was awarded the Digital India 2020 award by Hon’ble President of India.

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Shri Rajinder Kumar (DIN: 09651096)

Govt. Nominee Director

Shri Rajinder Kumar, Economic Adviser (IFD) with MoP&NG and holds the following qualifications:

• M. Sc. (Hons.) Economics.
• M. Phil (Public Policy) IIPA, Delhi.
• Post Graduate Diploma in Management, IGNOU, New Delhi.
• Post Graduate Diploma in International Law and Diplomacy, Indian Society of International Law (ISIL), New Delhi.
• Regional Trade Policy Course Diploma, National University of Singapore (Singapore).
• Post Graduate Diploma in Theology, DEI, Agra.
• WTO E-Course on Agreement on Sanitary and Phyto-sanitary, WTO, Geneva, Switzerland.
• WTO E-Course on Agreement on Technical Barriers to Trade WTO, Geneva, Switzerland.
• Masters Diploma in Public Administration from IIPA, New Delhi.
• Shri Rajinder Kumar has more than of 20 years working experience with Government of India in various Ministries/ Department including, Financial Adviser & Chief Accounts Officers (FA&CAO) in Bhakra Beas Management Board, Ministry of Power; Director in Ministry of Defence; Deputy Economic Adviser in Ministry of Finance; Deputy Director in Department of Commerce, Trade Policy Division and Assistant Director in Ministry of Agriculture.
• Shri Rajinder Kumar was also on the Board of Balmer Lawrie & Co. Limited.